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These are deeply researched articles, guides, reviews, and explainers by experts whose goal is to provide clear, reasonable, and actionable advise in order to help you make your home improvement decisions easier. We are real home owners and apartment dwellers who have faced the same challenges as our readers and are committed to sharing our research and expertise.

The 5 Best Electric Can Openers

07/23/2019 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

An electric can opener is a simple tool with a simple purpose: open your cans quickly, easily, reliably, and safely. Unfortunately not all can openers hit that mark. The days of buying a product once and owning it for 20 years is far behind us, so …

Looking For A Great Salad Spinner with A Steel Bowl? Here’s The One to Buy

10/06/2018 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are in the market for a salad spinner, then you know they aren't cheap. So you might as well get one that's built to last. To us, that means more metal and less plastic, which is also our preference in almost all purchases these days. We …

Looking for the Best Mineral Sunblock? It’s Zinc Time

09/19/2018 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you plan on going out in the sun you want to be careful. And not just of getting too much sun, but also of what sunscreen you choose. It turns out that sunscreens are filled with chemicals that are probably not that heathy for us. They are likely …

Need a Stainless Steel Baking Sheet? Here’s Our Pick

09/10/2018 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Need new cookie or baking sheets? That's easy, there are tons of options! Oh, but you want to avoid aluminum and non-stick... sorry now there are very few options. In fact your local big box retails (Bed Bath and Beyond, etc.) might have nothing for …

Best Steel Lunch Box: Lunchbots Bento Trio Lunchbox Review

09/07/2018 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are trying to be healthy and attempting to be eco-friendly then there is a good chance that you've considered bring your lunch to work. This is an excellent way to save money and make sure you know exactly what you and your family is eating. …

How to Change a Pur Advanced 3-Stage Faucet-Mounted Water Filter

09/07/2018 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

The Pur Advanced 3-Stage faucet-mounted water filter is a great option for most homes. More than that, it's excellent for apartments, rentals, and offices, where a custom installation process might not be a possibility. The downside of the filter is …

Best Non-Aluminum, Non-Plastic Ice Cube Tray: Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray

09/05/2018 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are looking to avoid another cheap plastic or aluminum part in your kitchen, then a stainless steel ice cub tray is a great place to start. They aren't the cheapest option, but if you want something that lasts and something that's safe, it's a …